How be a Responsible Artist...

Happy Ocean's Day!

I was thinking for a while and I came up with some of these eco-friendly things that can be put to practice as an artist. I realised painting a picture of this amazon forest will do no good to none, instead action speaks louder. Here are 5 things that I’ve put together that any artist can follow to pollute the planet less.

1. Never dispose of the water down the drain. This artist talks about better ways to manage your paint water https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sG_wXxu7W0o

2. I’ve seen tissues being used in many workshops/classes. If you are attending a workshop/classes, please carry your own rug/cloth/kitchen towel/dried baby wipes(anything reusable). Say no to tissues.

3. Remove paints off the brush before dipping, this way less water is used therefore less contamination/pollution

4. You don’t have to fill up to the brim always. I’ve seen many ppl do that. Fill up your cups to not more than half its size. Less is better. Do not refill often, unless you need to paint light colours. Think of an alternative like having two different paint water cups, one for dark colours and another for light colours.

5. Reuse dried off acrylic paints. Make art from waste. By segregating similar colours on your palette, you can stick the dried of paints(of similar or same colours) onto your canvas boards and paint on top of it to create new textures and patterns.

Let’s not be shortsighted, cuz it’s time we actually did something about. If you follow these things already, I’m really glad but if not, please follow and try to share these with your friends and family as well. Do comment if you think I should have added more to this list. We are in the Endgame and we are the avengers(superheroes who can do their tiny bit to save the planet).

“When I paint, the Sea Roars Others Splash about in the bath" ― Salvador Dali

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